How Admiral Yi Sun-sin turned the tide of the Imjin War

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In short: Explore the naval brilliance of Admiral Yi Sun-sin during the Japanese invasion of Korea. This documentary examines how his strategic mastery and the deployment of turtle ships altered the course of the conflict.

The video details the rise of the Korean admiral amidst the Imjin War, a period of Japanese invasion lasting from 1592 to 1598. It examines the naval prowess that challenged the samurai and daimyos of Japan through specific engagements, including the battles of Hansando, Imjin River, Sacheon, and Okpo.

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